Attendance
Attendance Requirements
We believe that every school day is critical. In order to set clear expectations for students and signal instruction time is paramount, we expect that all students to be present each and every day of school, beginning the first day of school.Maintaining excellent student attendance is a major focus for 2025-2026.
Students cannot learn if they are not in class.
If an absence is unavoidable, a parent should call the attendance office before 8:40 a.m. on the date of the absence with the reason for the student’s absence. You may email the teachers only to request student make-up work; however, calls regarding the reasons for absences should be made to the attendance office.
ll absences will be verified by the school attendance office and if the school has not been notified of the absence, the absence will be recorded as “unverified.” It is important that the parent calls in and speaks directly to the appropriate grade level attendance secretary.
How to Report an Absence
We want to make it as easy as possible for families to report an absence. Please choose one of the following options:
- Attendance Website – Submit an absence online through our School Absence Note. (Preferred Option)
- ParentSquare – Report the absence using the ParentSquare attendance notification that was sent.
- Doctor’s Note or Parent Note – Send a written note (paper copy) to the school’s Attendance Office.
Important: Absences must be reported within 3 school days. Doctor’s notes should include the student’s full name, date(s) of absence, and the physician’s signature. Parent notes should include your child’s name, date(s) absent, reason for absence, and parent/guardian signature.
If you have any questions, please contact your school’s Attendance Office.
Excused Absences Reasons
- Doctor appointment - with a doctor’s note.
- Child is sick – note from parent
- Funeral - will be approved with a funeral notice
- Religious Holy days – with religious holy day form
- Required court appearances – with court note
- Activities related to obtaining U.S. Citizenship
- Visit with military parent who has been called to duty
A family emergency or family matter will not be automatically excused. We will need more information about the emergency. Thank you for your understanding.